Low Chinese Kang Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Lampshades 98 x 33 x 91

98 x 33 x 91 (w x d x h cms)

surface losses and patina consistent with its architectural use and age

Ganesh has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being

crimson and deep green pigments

Low Chinese Kang Cabinet From Gansu - 19thC Lampshades 98 x 33 x 91This very useful low cabinet is made from cypress and dates from the late 19th century. These were used beside or at the end of the Kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes. Often, kangs were made from stone which was heated from underneath in the winter. Ideal for use beneath a T. V or sound system. From China 140 x 41. 5 x 45 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options